AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGhost Roads Probe: Philippines’ Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has filed Ombudsman complaints over alleged “ghost” farm-to-market roads in Davao Occidental—sites he says are “zero,” with no cement or steel behind P94 million in 2021 funding. Skills for Fisheries: Malaysia launched a RM9.29m training vessel, FTV Fomalhaut, to build a modern, safety-first fisheries workforce at its fisheries college in Perak. Drought Pressure on Food Chains: Everglades wading bird nesting hit a 30-year low as drought and past water management changes dry up habitat, while restoration projects ramp up. Farm Safety & Biosecurity: Northern Ireland is considering tighter bovine TB movement rules, including pre- and post-movement testing and more vet-led biosecurity advice. Local Control vs Industry: Colfax County, New Mexico, is weighing new controls as data centers and drought-stressed water supplies collide with ranchers’ growing weed losses. Fertiliser Plan Backlash: EU’s Fertiliser Action Plan faces farmer pushback over affordability and supply-chain transparency, with CBAM changes still uncertain.
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